Flea Flicker Top 10 Receivers

ESPN concluded their preseason positional Top 10 rankings with their view of the league’s 10 best receivers. The final rankings are based on rankings submitted by more than 80 executives, coaches, scouts, and players. All of the rankings are fun and interesting. I was especially curious about the receiver rankings because of the expected #1. Justin Jefferson. After only three seasons, he’s the best. He’s had three great, productive seasons. Each one has been greater and more productive than the previous. ESPN’s panel of voters see it that way as well. After ranking #4 after his second season, Jefferson is ranked #1. Although, some joker somehow found a way to rank him #7. I’m not sure how that person has a job in football. ESPN’s ranking is behind their ESPN+ paywall so it’s something of a no-no to post the entire ranking. Instead, here’s my ranking of the league’s 10 best receivers.

Flea Flicker Top 10 Receivers

1.   Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings

2.   Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders

3.   Cooper Kupp, Las Angeles Rams

4.   Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals

5.   Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills

6.   Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins

7.   Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders

8.   Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions

9.   CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys

10. A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles

Most top six rankings of the league’s best receivers should be some combination of the above. After the top six, it’s fairly wide open. I’ve really liked Terry McLaurin since his Ohio State days. I still don’t know how he was available in the third round. As a Vikings fan, Amon-Ra St. Brown is a real pain. He always finds a way to get open. CeeDee Lamb and A.J. Brown played their way into my Top 10 last season. While Brown has the final spot in my Top 10, I’m edging toward DeVonta Smith as the better Philadelphia Eagles receiver. 

Next up: Jordan Addison joining next year’s list of the league’s Top 10 Receivers.